For Authors

Ready to Publish Your Picture Book?

I've self-published 9 children's books (and counting!) and sold more than 150,000 copies, and I'd love to help you do the same. Whether you need a beautiful book design, a sounding board, or a whole community of authors cheering you on, you're in the right place.

Book Design Covers & full book layouts Coaching One-on-one sessions Webinars Learn alongside other authors Community Join Swing Higher Wholesale Resell my books

Let’s Create a Commercially Successful Book

I take on a limited number of design projects each month. Reserve your spot on my calendar and let’s make your book stand out!

Cover of The Trouble with Children (According to Dog), designed by Katie Weaver Cover of The (Mostly) Nice Dinosaur, designed by Katie Weaver Cover of ButtQuack: The Origin Story, designed by Katie Weaver Cover of I Love You, Ocean, designed by Katie Weaver Cover of Have You Ever Wondered?, designed by Katie Weaver
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Front Cover Design

$500

I design your front cover right inside your illustration file: title lettering, fonts, and composition. The hard creative part is done, and you finish the print setup yourself.

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Full Book Design

$2,250

Front cover, back cover, spine, and interior layout for 32–36 pages. Your illustrations are carried onto the title, copyright, dedication, and bio pages, and you receive print-ready files in up to four formats.

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Picture Book Cover Design

$750

A complete, print-ready cover: front, back, and spine, built to your printer’s exact specs. Includes up to three versions, such as an offset print file, a KDP paperback, and an IngramSpark paperback.

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How It Works

1

Reserve Your Spot

Book your service and your spot. The date you choose is when I will begin working on your book; the time is when we’ll meet via Zoom to discuss your design and pagination.

2

Send Your Files

Send all of your materials before your start date: final, edited text, print-ready illustrations, and your cover details. I’ll email you a checklist when you book.

3

Design Together

I’ll send drafts, and we’ll make edits until you love it. Then you’ll receive your final files.

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Coaching Sessions

Let’s Talk Through Your Book

One-on-one time to get your questions answered, untangle the tricky parts, and leave with a clear plan for your next steps.

60

60 Min Coaching Sesh

$125

90

90 Min Coaching Sesh

$150

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Coaching Sesh Bundle

Five 60-minute sessions

$499

Bring ANY question!

  • Where do I even start?
  • Manuscript critiques and feedback
  • Finding and working with an illustrator
  • Printing, distribution, and pricing
  • Planning your book launch
  • Marketing and selling your book
  • Or anything else publishing-related!
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Webinars

Learn Alongside Other Authors

Live, practical sessions on writing, designing, publishing, and selling your picture book, packed with the real lessons I've learned along the way.

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No spam, just webinar dates and author tips.

Community

Join Our “Swing Higher”
Community on Facebook

You don't have to figure out publishing alone. Join our free Facebook community of children's book authors to ask questions, share wins, and cheer each other on.

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Wholesale

Sell My Books

Authors, bookstores, and retailers:
Stock my books for your shop, vendor events,
and book fairs at special wholesale pricing.

Wholesale Access